Living in Seven Mile Ford, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seven Mile Ford · Census data 2020–2024
Seven Mile Ford has 644 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $38,003 (59% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $173,300, the median rent is $691/month.
Seven Mile Ford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seven Mile Ford at a glance
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $38,003State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $173,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $691/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Seven Mile Ford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Seven Mile Ford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seven Mile Ford the median home value is $173,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Seven Mile Ford median household income
The median household income in Seven Mile Ford is $38,003 and the income per person is $19,812. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Seven Mile Ford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 347
- Owner-occupied
- 30%
- Renter-occupied
- 70%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.86
Seven Mile Ford demographics
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 347
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seven Mile Ford ›
Education in Seven Mile Ford
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Seven Mile Ford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seven Mile Ford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Seven Mile Ford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| McMullin | 324 | $68,750 | $144,400 | — |
| Marion | 5,670 | $40,896 | $172,500 | $714 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | $96,600 | $645 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
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What is the median household income in Seven Mile Ford, VA?
The median household income in Seven Mile Ford is $38,003, 59% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Seven Mile Ford?
The median home value in Seven Mile Ford is $173,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Seven Mile Ford?
The median gross rent in Seven Mile Ford is $691 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Seven Mile Ford, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Seven Mile Ford?
The median age in Seven Mile Ford is 46.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Seven Mile Ford?
The average commute to work in Seven Mile Ford is 18 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seven Mile Ford?
The unemployment rate in Seven Mile Ford is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seven Mile Ford?
7.2% of adults in Seven Mile Ford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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